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Women’s World Cup: Jhulan Goswami congratulates India for semi-final qualification

IANS | October 24, 2025 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Former India bowler Jhulan Goswami hailed Team India after their emphatic 53-run victory over New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. It was a must-win game for both sides as their semi-final qualification hopes hung by a thin thread, and the Women in Blue, with their victory, knocked the White Ferns out of the race to secure the last remaining spot in the top four.

Hockey India names 39-member core group for Senior Women’s National Camp

IANS | October 24, 2025 11:44 AM

Bengaluru, Oct 24 (IANS) Hockey India on Friday announced a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Women’s National Coaching Camp, set to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from October 24 to December 7.

Anjum, Mithali laud India’s ‘statement’ win against NZ for semis berth

IANS | October 24, 2025 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) India stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a commanding victory over New Zealand, marking a strong comeback after an inconsistent run in the tournament. The emphatic win, set up by centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, and a vital contribution from Jemimah Rodrigues, showcased India’s depth and resilience under pressure.

I just try to contribute whatever is best for the team, says Pratika Rawal

IANS | October 24, 2025 10:27 AM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) After smashing her maiden World Cup century against New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday, the opening batter Pratika Rawal remained grounded for her well-crafted knock and the milestones she achieved in the game.

Maxwell, Dwarshuis return to Australia's T20I squad for India series

IANS | October 24, 2025 9:48 AM

Melbourne, Oct 24 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and pacer Ben Dwarshuis have been returned to Australia's T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India.

Pakistan pulls out of men's Junior World Cup hockey in India: Report

IANS | October 23, 2025 10:33 PM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) With just over a month to go for the opening match, Pakistan have withdrawn from the FIH Men's Junior World Cup hockey tournament to be played from November 28 to December 10 in Chennai and Madurai, citing the political tensions with India as the reason.

Afghanistan fined for slow over-rate after Harare Test defeat

IANS | October 23, 2025 8:48 PM

Dubai, Oct 23 (IANS) Afghanistan’s innings defeat to Zimbabwe in Harare came with an added penalty, as the team was fined 25 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the one-off Test that ended on Wednesday.

MP: Footballers and coach from ‘Mini Brazil’ get special training in Germany, thanks govt

IANS | October 23, 2025 8:17 PM

Bhopal, Oct 23 (IANS) Five football players from Vicharpur, a village in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, which has earned international recognition and is popularly called ‘Mini Brazil’, received specialised football training in Germany recently.

Consistency matters more than strike rate, she proved it, says Pratika Rawal’s childhood coach Shravan Kumar

Vaishnavi Iyer | October 23, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India batter Pratika Rawal’s childhood coach Shravan Kumar, who has also coached Ishant Sharma and Harshit Rana in their careers, praised the youngster for her performances for the Women in Blue after she scored a magnificent century against New Zealand in the Women's World Cup on Thursday.

Rabada hails subcontinent win as proof of South Africa’s growth

IANS | October 23, 2025 7:34 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 23 (IANS) Kagiso Rabada called South Africa’s Rawalpindi triumph one of the highlights of his career, hailing it as evidence that the team has finally cracked the subcontinent code.

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Women’s World Cup: Jhulan Goswami congratulates India for semi-final qualification

Hockey India names 39-member core group for Senior Women’s National Camp

Anjum, Mithali laud India’s ‘statement’ win against NZ for semis berth

I just try to contribute whatever is best for the team, says Pratika Rawal

Maxwell, Dwarshuis return to Australia's T20I squad for India series

Pakistan pulls out of men's Junior World Cup hockey in India: Report

Afghanistan fined for slow over-rate after Harare Test defeat

MP: Footballers and coach from ‘Mini Brazil’ get special training in Germany, thanks govt

Consistency matters more than strike rate, she proved it, says Pratika Rawal’s childhood coach Shravan Kumar

Rabada hails subcontinent win as proof of South Africa’s growth

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